5 Jun 2013

Marketing & Media Africa

Today's top stories


Branding
SOUTH AFRICA
Building a brand should not be complicated
[Chris Moerdyk] One of the biggest problems in marketing today is the way in which everything seems to be couched in hyped-up terminology that ultimately confuses everyone from boards of directors to small business owners. Read more >>



AFRICA
Branding for Growth - One week to go! Book your seat NOW
[Issued by Knowledge Resources] Taking place on 11-13 June 2013 in Sandton, this ground-breaking event will inspire you with new thinking to grow your brand! Get the latest on brand strategy and positioning, social media, integrated marketing, ROI, consumer engagement, innovation and more. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Digital
AFRICA
Dark Fibre Africa scoops SatCom Award
Local open access dark fibre infrastructure provider, Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), has been awarded the 'Backhaul Provider of the Year 2013' at the recent SatCom Africa Awards. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Building a global business model
[Nick Durrant] As enterprises clamour to own a piece of the mobile and social media space, digital agencies are quickly springing forth to meet growing demands. But will local agencies remain sustainable once supply begins to outweigh demand in South Africa? Read more >>


Events & Conferencing
SOUTH AFRICA
Over 2000 sports enthusiasts to attend this years' Cape Town Corporate Games
[Issued by Corporate Games] Schedules are set and all is in place to kick off the second edition of the Cape Town Corporate Games which will take place from 6-9 June at the V&A Waterfront and other supporting venues throughout Cape Town. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Mobile
AFRICA
Infinix smartphones preinstalled with Afrinolly
Starting at the beginning of June, Infinix Smartphones will come preinstalled with MTN Afrinolly, a mobile entertainment application developed in Africa. Read more >>


Newspapers
DEM. REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Regulator suspends four independent newspapers
Reporters Without Borders condemns a decision on 1 June by the High Council for Freedom of Communication (CLSC), the Republic of Congo's media regulator, to suspend three independent Brazzaville-based newspapers - L'Observateur, Talassa and Le Trottoir - for four months for publishing "seditious articles." Read more >>


Online Media
SOUTH AFRICA
Bizcommunity's Robin Parker takes his leave
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity's managing director, Robin Parker, has resigned his position after seven years at the helm. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Publishing
SOUTH AFRICA
Best of Africa showcases the continent
[Issued by Global Village Partnerships] Global Village Partnerships offers a unique model of high-end coffee table books - each encapsulating the opportunities and visions of a particular country's business and tourism. Read more >>


Retail
AFRICA
African Guarantee Fund commemorates one year
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) commemorated its one year since its launch during the annual general meetings of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on 1 June 2012. Read more >>


Blogs

eLearning Africa Conference: Day 2
[South African College of Business] Day 2 of the eLearning Africa Conference focused largely on the role of the teacher. At the seminar entitled 'Tablet-Enabled Learning: A Sweet or Bitter pill?', Leonard Nyanyukweni, a teacher at Omahila Combined School in Namibia, demonstrated just how effective tablets are in the classroom. Read more >>



International

THAILAND
WAN-IFRA releases Global Press Freedom Report
BANGKOK, THAILAND: At least 15 reporters and other media professionals have been killed in Syria in the past 12 months, as the safety of journalists continues to be of major concern in conflict zones and elsewhere, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers reported on Wednesday in its Global Press Freedom Report. Read more >>

FINLAND
'Finn-ish' wind farm, Google urges
STOCKHOLM, FINLAND: Google said on Tuesday (4 June) it had entered a ten-year deal with a Swedish wind farm developer to power a data centre in Finland that will soon reduce its energy costs. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
World's Best Healthcare Advertising: Call for entries
NEW YORK, US: The Global Awards, for the World's Best Healthcare Advertising, announced the Call for Entries for the 2013 competition. The Global Awards, now in its 19th year, receives entries from healthcare corporations, hospitals, advertising agencies, production companies, and design studios that produce communications for medical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare related products. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
NYF recognises the World's Best Radio Programmes
NEW YORK, US: New York Festivals International Radio Programs & Promos Awards will recognise the World's Best Radio Programs at the 2013 awards ceremony taking place on 17 June at Manhattan Penthouse in New York City. Read more >>

MYANMAR
MTN submits application for licence in Myanmar
YANGON, MYANMAR: MTN (MTN) has submitted an application to the Telecommunications Operator Tender Evaluation and Selection Committee of the Government of Myanmar‚ thus formally entering competition for award of a telecommunications licence in that country‚ the mobile operator confirmed yesterday. Read more >>


More International


Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Underdeveloped transport slows African growth
The lack of a dynamic and systematic transportation mode to connect countries on the continent is impeding Africa's economic potential, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Monday. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Respect workers' rights, unions told
[Gabi Khumalo] Labour Minister, Mildred Oliphant has made an earnest appeal to the leadership of unions to address workers in a peaceful manner and refrain from using violent words when addressing them. Read more >>


More Government news


New accounts


SOUTH AFRICA
RubiBlue enlists Sapphire Street for corporate PR drive - more info



People on the move


SOUTH AFRICA
The Saxon announces new PR manager - more info
SOUTH AFRICA
Swedish publisher elected president of WAN-IFRA - more info



Jobs offered



New events to diarise

17th EAITE 2013 - Trade Exhibition
Expo Group Dubai - 6 Jun 2013 to 8 Jun 2013 Dar-Es-Salaam
Media Training 101 - Bloemfontein
Reputation Matters - 7 Jun 2013 Bloemfontein
The State of the Nation
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 19 Jun 2013 Johannesburg
Infrastructure Africa Business Forum
Siyenza - 16 Jul 2013 to 18 Jul 2013 Johannesburg
Umendo Bridal Fair
Chronicle Events - 29 Sep 2013 Soweto


Upcoming events

Ghana Praise Festival
Advista Media(Sun Media Ent.) - 7 Jun 2013 Accra


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